SCOTS are raging after Glasgow Airport hiked the price for passengers using its drop-off and pick-up area.
It will cost anyone entering the pick-up/drop-off zone £5.50 for up to 15 minutes, an extra 50p more than last year's initial raise from £4 to £5. For motorists who stay longer than the 15-minute allocated time, they will be charged £1 for every extra minute.
This has been met with widespread backlash.
Darren McGarvey took to Twitter/X to express his disappointment.
See when people just start breaking stuff don't act surprised pic.twitter.com/8V2BhaxQb5
— Darren McGarvey (@lokiscottishrap) February 16, 2024
The Poverty Safari author and campaigner said: “See when people just start breaking stuff don't act surprised.”
“That wee petrol station round the corner and going to be chock a block,” said another in response – with one person branding the cost "shocking".
Alpha Taxis Johnstone, meanwhile, say they will need to pass the additional charge onto their customers.
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In a post online they said: "We want to let all customers know that with effect from February 14, Glasgow International Airport will be increasing their drop off/pick up fee at the airport.
"They are increasing the charge by 50p, which will bring the charge up to £5.50.
"Obviously this increase is outwith our control and unfortunately we do need to pass this increase on to our customers.
"The drop-off fee/pick-up fee will be automatically added onto your fare by our computer system and this will show on the driver's PDA.
"Please also note that all roads surrounding the airport are classed as Urban Clearways and it is therefore illegal for a vehicle to stop on any of the airport's road network.
"In addition to this, drivers are being booked by the police for dropping off or picking up from the BP garage.
"It will be down to the driver's discretion if they are willing to take the chance on stopping there.”
A Glasgow Airport spokesperson said: “As part of an annual review, the pick-up and drop-off tariff has been increased by 50p to £5.50 for 15 minutes from today (Wednesday 14 February).
“We would remind passengers that this facility is designed purely for pick-up and drop-off transactions under 15 minutes. Anyone planning to stay longer should use one of our short-stay parking options.
“The free option in our long-stay car park has also been increased from 30 minutes to one hour and is serviced by an on-demand 24-hour shuttle service.”
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